Rome vs Nice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Nice edges ahead as the better destination in January. Nice offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Rome sees 7 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Rome is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Nice is cooler at 11°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Nice is the stronger choice in January.

Rome reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Nice averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Rome receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Nice sees 66 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Nice the drier option by 2 rain days and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.